The Best Chef Awards Milan 2025

Rasmus Munk retains the crown as The Best Chef in the world, with Ana Roš and Himanshu Saini joining him on the podium.

CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S BEST CHEFS

From a community of extraordinary talent, three chefs rose to the very top, honoured for their creativity, passion, and remarkable impact on the culinary world:

1^st PLACE: Rasmus Munk – Alchemist, Denmark

At Alchemist, Rasmus Munk fuses science, art, and theatre to transform dining into an immersive experience. His back-to-back win confirms him as one of the most visionary chefs in the world today.

2^nd PLACE: Ana Roš – Hiša Franko, Slovenia

Ana Roš brings bold flavours and Slovenian terroir to life through daring tasting menus that balance heritage with global influence. Her cooking has firmly placed Slovenia on the international culinary map.

3^rd PLACE: Himanshu Saini – Trèsind Studio, UAE

Himanshu Saini reinvents Indian cuisine at Trèsind Studio with modernist precision and deep respect for tradition. His recognition marks the UAE’s growing presence in global gastronomy.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

As part of The Best Chef’s (r)evolutionary ranking system, the awards also celebrated chefs who made extraordinary contributions in specific areas:

• The Best Humanity: Chefs of World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés (NEW)

• The Best Visionary: Massimo Bottura, Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy (NEW)

• The Best Pastry Award: Pía Salazar, NUEMA, Quito, Ecuador

• The Best Terroir Award: Debora Fadul, DIACÁ, Guatemala City, Guatemala

• The Best Creativity Award: Jason Liu, Ling Long, Shanghai, China

• The Best Food Art Award: Quique Dacosta, Quique Dacosta, Dénia, Spain

• The Best New Entry Award: Prateek Sadhu, Naar, Kasauli, India

• The Best Dining Experience Award: Anika Madsen, Iris, Rosendal, Norway

• The Best Science Award: Diego Guerrero, DSTAgE, Madrid, Spain

• The Best Voted by Professionals Award: Himanshu Saini, Trèsind Studio, UAE

• The Best NextGen Award: Sebastian Jiménez, Ræst, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

• The Best Milan Award: Andrea Aprea, Andrea Aprea, Milan, Italy

• The Best Origins & Future Award: Diego Rossi, Trippa, Milan, Italy

“Winning this award for the second year is not just a personal honour, it’s a recognition of the entire team at Alchemist. My hope is that gastronomy continues to evolve beyond craftsmanship alone. Food can be a powerful medium, one that sparks conversations, raises questions, and inspires change. I’m honoured to be listed alongside so many brilliant chefs, and I believe that we all have a role to play in shaping the future of food.”

Rasmus Munk

Winner of The Best Chef Award 2024 & 2025 and chef-owner of Alchemist in Copenhagen

“The Best Chef Awards is more than just a celebration of culinary excellence. It is a reflection of a community that continues to grow and inspires. With nearly double the number of voters this year, we see the global appetite for innovation, diversity, and collaboration in gastronomy stronger than ever. Our mission has always been to create a platform that honors chefs not only for their skill, but also for their vision and impact, while making this world of creativity accessible to everyone who loves food. Each edition of The Best Chef Awards aims to create a more inclusive list for everyone, regardless of their background or income, making it less elitist and more inclusive for all humanity.”

Cristian Gadau

Co-founder and CEO of The Best Chef

WHY MILAN

Milan is a city where artistry is plated, poured, and presented with intention. Its culinary scene blends heritage and innovation, from saffron risotto and ossobuco to avant-garde tasting menus. Located in Lombardy, one of Italy’s richest agricultural regions, Milan gives chefs access to exceptional local produce, while its acclaimed fine-dining establishments, including the “king of offal” Diego Rossi, Trippa; Carlo Cracco, Cracco; Matias Perdomo, Contraste; Antonio Guida, Seta or Davide Oldani, D’O reflect its refined gastronomic reputation. Beyond fine dining, the city’s story is told through historic institutions like Peck, Marchesi 1824, and Camparino, places where flavour and ritual meet. This October, The Best Chef Awards honours Milan not only as a destination, but as a stage for culinary creativity and evolution.

It’s this intersection of freedom and innovation that makes Milan the perfect host for The Best Chef Awards 2025. In this city, every plate, every product, and every conversation tell a story of excellence, identity, and (r)evolution.

“Milan is more than a city. It is a culinary identity. It embodies everything we stand for at The Best Chef: tradition, creativity and a commitment to excellence. From its rich gastronomic heritage to its spirit of innovation, Milan lives and breathes food culture. It is where recipes become stories, and stories become movements. We could not think of a more meaningful place to host this year’s edition. A city that continues to shape the global narrative of what it means to truly cook, create and connect.”

Joanna Ślusarczyk, PHD

COO and founder of The Best Chef Awards

“Milan is preparing to shine a spotlight on the world of contemporary cuisine. The Best Chef Awards will bring ideas, visions, and flavours to the city, a moment where food will be imagined, narrated, and experienced as both a form of art and a universal language.”

Massimo Bottura

Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana

The Best Chef Awards 2025 Milan is not just a gathering, it is a manifesto. A call to honour culinary legacies, explore new frontiers and build a future rooted in taste, tradition and transformation.

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